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Sylvan Glen Lake Park in Troy – Visitor’s Guide and Photos

Slyvan Glen Lake Park in Troy is certainly one of the largest of the cities nine community parks. Adjacent to Sylvan Glen Golf Course., this park is located on the west side of Rochester Road between Square Lake and Long Lake Roads. The 40-acre park offers shore fishing on the sixteen-acre lake as well as plenty of grassy areas to play.

Sylvan Glen Lake Park

It is important to realize that swimming and boating are prohibited on Sylvan Glen Lake, and  a State of Michigan fishing license required to fish.

At the present time the small unpaved lot offers free parking for up to 16 vehicles. A grill, a few picnic tables, together with plenty of green space make this the perfect place for a picnic. Bring along your Frisbee, soccer ball, bubbles, as well as a blanket and enjoy a relaxing day by the lake.

Sylvan Glen Lake Park Hours

Open daily from 7:00 am until 10 pm.

Pricing

  • Entrance to Sylvan Glen Lake Park in Troy is free.

Sylvan Glen Lake Park Summary

Play Elements: none
Swings: none
Surface: grass/unpaved
Unique Features: 16 acres of Lake for fishing
Bathrooms: none
Drinking Fountain: none
Shade: none
Pavilion: none
Picnic Tables: seasonal
Grills: Yes, one available
Sports Fields: none
Walking Trails: none
Parking: free parking for 16 vehicles, unpaved
Tot Play Structure: none
Fenced in: Yes, surrounds the park
Seating: yes, 2 wooden benches

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Check out some of the other places we have visited in Troy, Michigan.  By the same token, you can find other parks and playgrounds in Metro Detroit.   Likewise, you might find your next adventure on our list of our top ten favorite playgrounds in Metro Detroit.

Troy Parks

Community Parks in Troy include:

  • Boulan Park is over 63 acres and offers a wide variety of recreation facilities including three ball diamonds, eight lighted tennis courts, five soccer fields, two sand volleyball courts, two barrier-free play structures, not to mention a 1.25 mile paved walking path.
  •  Jaycee Park offers two ball diamonds, full-sized and small soccer fields, as well as a sand volleyball court for the sports lovers. Above all, the children will enjoy two barrier-free play structures and a gaga ball court at this 45-acre park. Additionally, Jaycee Park in Troy has a picnic shelter, restrooms, and paved parking. Finally, guests can take a book or leave a book at the Little Free Library.
  • Firefighters Park hosts a mix of open space as well as wooded areas in this 96-acre park. The Rouge River runs through the park offering a gorgeous view together with the opportunity for shore fishing. The park also offers playgrounds, soccer fields, ball diamonds, disc golf, shore fishing, pavilions, and restrooms.
  • Donald J. Flynn Park is a 25-acre park that offers ball diamonds, seasonal restrooms, a small play structure, and concession stand.
  • Raintree Park, a 41-acre park that hosts an 18-hole disc golf course, ball diamond,  two barrier-free play structures, picnic shelter, sand volleyball court, in addition to a paved walking path through the woods. There are restrooms are available seasonally too.

Neighborhood Parks in Troy include:

  • Beach Road Park offers sports fields such as ball diamonds and soccer fields. Visitors will enjoy the 10 acres filled with open spaces together with recreational play. A play structure as well as restrooms are also available.
  • Beaver Trial Park is a 7-acre park that offers paved walking paths as well as both wooded and open space areas. There is no parking at this location, therefore this park is only accessible by foot. Visitors can enjoy the sand volleyball coupled with the barrier-free structure. 
  • Brinston Park is an 18-acre park that offers several sports fields including ball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, as well as a basketball court. Visitors can also enjoy the barrier-free structure. 
  • Phillipp J. Huber Park offers a 1.3-mile unpaved walking path through the wooded areas of the 20-acre park. Visitors can also enjoy tennis at one of the eight lighted tennis courts. Additionally, a picnic area and restrooms are available for park-goers.
  • Milverton Park offers walking paths along the wooded wetland areas as well as a large open space. Visitors can also enjoy climbing boulders together with the wheelchair-accessible exercise equipment in this 15-acre park.
  • North Glen Park offers dirt paths through its 10 acres of wooded areas. If you enjoy a family-friendly hiking adventure, then you’ll want to check out this neighborhood park. Additionally, this park does not offer any other amenities nor restrooms.
  • Redwood Park is the smallest of the parks in Troy, Michigan, it still offers a lot of recreational opportunities to its visitors. The 3-acre Redwood Park offers a ball diamond, pickleball courts, a barrier-free play structure, as well as a small picnic shelter.
  • Robinwood Park is an 18 -acre park that offers a one-mile paved walking path, two barrier-free play structures, a sand volleyball court as well as two picnic areas.
  • Schroeder Park offers two soccer fields, paved and unpaved paths through 10 acres of wooded areas, a ball diamond as well as two play structures.
  • Sylvan Glen Lake Park is a 40-acre park that offers shore fishing on the sixteen-acre lake as well as plenty of grassy areas to play.

Troy Elementary Schools Playgrounds:

Barnard Elementary
Bemis Elementary
Costello Elementary
Hamilton Elementary
Hill Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Martell Elementary
Morse Elementary
Schroeder Elementary
Troy Union Elementary
Wass Elementary
Wattles Elementary

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